Nurture Network

"Unwittingly, we write the story of our future from narratives based on the past..." – Gabor Maté This powerful quote, referenced in Tamu Thomas' Women Who Work Too Much, reminds us how deeply our behaviours are influenced by history—both personal and generational. It’s easy to forget that the mindsets that served our parents or ancestors don’t necessarily serve us today. This Black History Month’s theme of #ReclaimingNarratives reminds us of what Tamu Thomas describes in her book - reclaiming the stories and rewiring the mindsets that have shaped us to create a future that prioritises joy over survival 🌿. Thank you, Tamu T., for sharing these much-needed thoughts in Women Who Work Too Much and at #NNL2024 last month 🌟! Join our community of trailblazers and receive inspiration through our weekly spotlight newsletter— sign up to the Nurture Network here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSVWk4pM #Blackhistorymonth2024 #Blackhistorymonth #TheNurtureNetwork #ItStartsWithAConversation

What if real resilience is about pausing, reassessing, and taking intentional steps toward a healthier, more sustainable path? 🌱    “When Life Happens” was one of our most-loved panel discussions from #NNLive2024. Thanks Ananya Rath, for highlighting how our panellists reminded us that life happens to everyone - and that resilience is not just about endurance but also self-compassion.  And a special thank you to our incredible panellists, Dr. Vanessa Awong Eya'a 🩺, Chelsea M., Shaunn Griffiths, CFA, Emily McCorkell, and Daria ☆ Preston, for sharing their deeply personal stories of navigating life's hardest moments, which resonated with so many of us 🙏 . Look out for more info about the upcoming Nurture Network Live 25 - watch this space for your members' early bird ticket! #ItTakesAVillage #FutureLeadership #InspriningLeaders #Allyship #Mentors #NurtureNetwork2024

Amplify and Champion the businesses doing good work in your local community. ACLT Barking & Dagenham Giving - Everyone Included The Ben Kinsella Trust Black Equity Organisation Brixton Soup Kitchen Forbes Family Group #LivesNotKnives Nathaniel Peat, BEng(Hons), MSc. Nurture Network

The event reel is out - thank you RUTH AJ WILSON you always deliver. #ItTakesAvillage Nurture Network Live 24... We’ve already shared some exciting highlights from the event, but what’s even more powerful is the follow-up. My inbox is filling with emails from attendees – entrepreneurs, founders, business owners, and seasoned professionals alike – who connected, collaborated, and shared ideas that are sure to spark new opportunities and partnerships. This event provided the perfect space for innovation and inspiration, bringing together dynamic minds from across industries. 🔔 Stay tuned for more insights and key takeaways! There's more to come, and I can't wait to share how these conversations continue to shape new possibilities. #networking #entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #innovation #FutureLeadership #ItStartsWithAConversation #Networking with Lee Chambers, Tamu T., Daria ☆ Preston, Akua Opong CITP MBCS FRSA, Shaunn Griffiths, CFA, Simon Moyle, Osaze Ighodaro, Emily McCorkell, Chelsea M., Tanyka Davson, hosted by Rise, created by Barclays Sponsors Fidelity Investments, Media Partners Maddyness UK, Startups Magazine Goodybags Jigna Varu, VARU Beauty Maxine Marshall, Christian Doherty, Noelia Frederick

So many highlights from last weeks 'It takes a village' event... Brilliant summary Louise Jones More to come... #leadership #purpose #ittakesaVillage #NurtureNetwork24 Sponsors Fidelity Investments beauty partnership Jigna Varu at VARU Beauty, media partnerships Maddyness UK , Startups Magazine, Goodybag sponsorship Vivup, CGI and Flo Health Inc.

Thank you Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre we loved having you join us too... "We're loving the energy in this room" "Today, I’ve had incredible connections with X, Y, and Z, " "I heard so many insightful thoughts on managing the highs and lows of being a founder" "I want to know more about Alma Angels internship please" "I loved listening to Leigh Walters-James, I would love to be connected Accenture" These are just a few of the comments and emails filling my inbox today – please, keep them coming! The true power of this network lies in bringing together people you might not ordinarily cross paths with. The Nurture Network is all about uniting underrepresented entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners with more established professionals. It’s a space for collaboration, sharing ideas, and sparking inspiration.... more to come... #FounderLife #InspiringConversations #FemaleFounders #ScalingBusiness

Its a wrap... thank you ALL...Until the next one. We head to the London Guildhall - shh! Content to come #NurtureNetworkLive25

#SpeakerUpdate Last Friday, we sat down with the #DreamTeam panel, and we want to congratulate Jas Schembri-Stothart, co-founder of luna, a platform addressing the lack of digital health resources for tweens and teenagers. luna provides a safe space for young people to access reliable information on health topics such as periods and relationships—without relying on misinformation from social media. The platform is designed to be relatable and is developed by experts to ensure it meets the needs of its young users. Excitingly, luna is now officially global with over 100,000 members! When we spoke with Jas at the beginning of summer, they had 25,000 members. We can’t wait to unpack with her and the rest of the panel what makes the perfect Dream Team—or leadership team—as an entrepreneur or in the corporate space. We also learned more about Leigh Walters-James, who started out surfing the shores of Bondi Beach in Sydney, became a chef, then a corporate negotiator and lawyer, and is now MD at Accenture. We’ll also hear from Ian de Cordova at BT Group, whose company is pushing for more financial support for founders with disabilities, and Roxane Sanguinetti, co-founder of Alma Angels, which is disrupting the investor ecosystem. Facilitated by Julie Blane foundering partner at @The Table VC More to come! We'll be sharing sneak peeks by the end of the week. It Takes a Village is on...

🎟️ Tickets are SOLD OUT 🎉 But there’s still a chance to connect, learn, and be inspired! We’ll be recording some of the event’s best moments—offering you exclusive insights, deep dives, and behind-the-scenes interviews with our incredible panellists. Stay tuned for content you won’t want to miss! #FemaleFounders #Leadership #Inspiration #Entrepreneurship with Maxine Marshall, Christian Doherty, Maninder Paul and more....

#ThePowerOfCommunity This week, I witnessed firsthand the incredible power of community. A group of extraordinary men and women came together to support female founders, pooling their time and resources to help overturn the recent Innovate UK Women in Business Award. It reminded me of a core belief we hold at Nurture Network: amazing things happen when we come together. At Nurture Network, we don’t just rally when things get tough; we celebrate and support each other when things are great too. That’s why we’re inviting not only our members but also the incredible new friends and allies we've met recently to join us in experiencing something truly special. Our aim is to ensure that senior women have access to some of the most exclusive networking experiences, like live Manchester United games, Formula One races, world-class conferences, and other high-level events. Through Connect Experiences, you’ll be matched with a hospitality partner that aligns with your passions. Often, these suites go underutilized when they could be filled with brilliant women making connections and building relationships that last. We all know that time is our most precious resource, so we’re delighted to offer this opportunity to our network. But there’s a limited number of memberships available, so sign up now at the link below. Tagging some amazing and inspiring women we have met this week in the comments below. With Michelle Banks, Martin Danevski #Networking #ConnectedExperiences #WomeninBusiness #Football